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WX51 KMM

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

10,759 mi
Last recorded10,759 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 KMM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 10,759 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 10,759 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected steering movement very stiff (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 6,507 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 10,008 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 9,215 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 9,214 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 8,955 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 8,935 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 8,921 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 8,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 8,913 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 8,887 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 8,887 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 8,886 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 8,885 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 8,885 miles

Inner Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 8,870 miles

small amount of play in front wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2010 8,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,988 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 7,995 miles

Outer Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 9,492 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 9,492 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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WX51 KMM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX51 KMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX51 KMM is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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